At the end of last year, through a series of interesting events, Weather Underground co-founder Dr. William Ayers found himself in a strange position: hosting dinner, in his house, for conservative commentators Andrew Breitbart and Tucker Carlson, as well as several other right-wingers.

The gays were all over the news this week. Brendan Dowling and Tim Sniffen agree with Brett Ratner when he said what he said about rehearsal and who it's for. Coya Paz explains how clinics in Equador that try to convert homosexuals are the exception, not the rule.

Before Daylight Savings ended, there was a whole lotta trouble, starting with Samantha Irby, who paints Herman Cain as the lady killer he is. Cayne Collier becomes a gastroenterologist who educates us on fecal transplants (a real thing!).

The Occupy movement started in New York City nearly four months ago, but since then has spread nationally, and beyond. This grassroots campaign has shifted global attention to the subjects of inequality and economic injustice.I was sent out by WBEZ to report on Chicago’s occupiers.